Carter describes the challenges he faced in the first two years at the magazine, and how he worked to align with the staff. He reveals the techniques he used to reinvent the magazine, despite the lack of any real plan out the outset. Carter also talks about the origins of Vanity's Fair's famous Oscar parties, as well as the magazine's iconic Hollywood issue. He describes how the parties grew over the years, and how they and the Hollywood issue became embedded in the culture.
Graydon Carter then describes his personal and working relationships with some of his biggest collaborators. He discusses working with Annie Leibovitz, Michael Hitchens, Michael Lewis, and Bryan Burrough. Carter also reveals how he decides on his cover subjects, and what key elements go into each decision. He talks about some of the most iconic covers over the years, and a couple he may regret, including the one featuring Paris Hilton.
Carter and Kelly also talk about Graydon's long relationship with Donald Trump. Carter describes his first impression of Trump, and how their relationship has gone south over the years.
Jay-Z’s entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment.
The entire Eastern Seaboard is in the path of Tropical Storm Isaias; Dr. Fauci comes to the aid of Dr. Birx; retail bankruptcies keep on coming; first drug to treat actively suicidal patients & NHL back on the ice.
Parents in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee are among those who will be the first to navigate the new academic year as schools open up in parts of those states this week.
Tropical Storm Isaias looks likely to impact just about everyone on the Eastern Seaboard this week. What does Microsoft want with TikTok? Plus, SpaceX completes a milestone.
CEO of DroppTV, Gurps Rai, and rapper Kid Daytona talked to Cheddar about the e-commerce revenue generation for musicians the platform provides.
Authorities say British man, a Florida man and a Florida teen hacked the Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls to scam people around the globe out of more than $100,000 in Bitcoin.
Heads up, east coast: a hurricane is coming. The president suggests delaying the election as the worst economic data ever recorded comes out. Plus, tech earnings blowout, Obama's stirring eulogy for John Lewis and the return of Love, Hate, Ate!
Former NFL player and current Rock Church pastor, Miles McPherson, discusses his 2018 book 'The Third Option' on embracing differences along racial lines to achieve equity and justice.
John Lewis was celebrated as an American hero during his funeral as former President Barack Obama and others called on people to follow Lewis’ example and take action in the face of injustice.
Magic Johnson just closed a new deal with CBD company Uncle Bud's. The NBA legend talks benefits of CBD and joining the team at Uncle Bud's.
